4/29/10

It's about that time for.....a giveaway! Long overdue people. I was unsure of what to giveaway--wanted something good, really good you know? Something that really spoke to you, spoke to me and said 'thank you for being such wonderful, dedicated fans over the years'. Since I know you all are foodies and all love to cook, what better gift to give than $50.00 a gift certificate to Williams Sonoma. Yes, you read right $50.00. I mean if you're going to have a giveaway have a giveaway, right? Oh yes indeedy. And what's best? It's easy to enter. All you need to do is:

- leave a comment on this post telling me what you would like to see Vanilla Sugar 'make or kick up a notch' (tell me as much as your heart desires)

- and if you want to tweetabout this giveaway that's good too, but I won't enforce it.

On Friday May 7, 2010 I'll select a random number using the random generatorto see who will win. For obvious reasons, anonymous comments don't qualify--please make sure your name, email and/or website are visible in your comment. Good luck and happy cooking!

What a giveaway!!!! I don't do facebook, so I'm not sure I can enter but..I would like to see a few posts: 1. a list of your favorite treats you've ever made, 2. best of spring/summer/fall/winter posts, 3.a few recipes using spring berries

Great giveaway! I'm always on the lookout for great, go-to bar cookie recipe. They make a lot of goodies with minimal work. I make cookies for my husband's company to give away at Christmas and, of course, my own. It's also really great when the recipe includes instructions about how to cut the bar cookies so that they look pretty and perfect, without the top caving in, etc. Some need to be cut when they're warm, some need to be refrigerated....it's such a bummer to make a great tasting cookie and then mash the heck out of it trying to cut it into bars. My eaters don't seem to mind, but I just love a beautiful bar cookie!

Love the blog! And I would love $50 to Williams Sonoma! I would love to see more health info on your blog.....or maybe some healthier items every once in a while. My mouth waters at all your posts because I know they're forbidden in my land! But it would be nice to have my mouth water but actually be able to eat it!!

Do something with raspberries, dark chocolate and espresso. Then invite me over for taste testing. lol.I am already a fan on facebook and twitter. It is sad I even have those accounts but it is a way to chat with you, ha ha. Hope you are doing good. Miss you and get to baking!

Hi lady, fabulous giveaway! You know i already stalk you via any media possible. I already love what you make (though my waistline may disagree), but how about some strawberry desserts? They are SO good and SO cheap right now!

All right hoochie-mama..if I dont win, I am going to hunt you down and beat you with a spatula! ohh-la-la!You dont ned to kick anything up a notch at all. Everything you do is already over the top delicious!

i *heart* your banana espresso crumb cake sooooo much....it is a great recipe....&...i also *heart* cheesecakes...any thoughts of banana espresso layered cheesecake...your creativity can take us to another level!

I'd love to see you kick up a tres leche cake...there's a Mexican restaurant that makes a fantastic one in my hometown - it's always a different flavor, different cakes marbled together, fruit...I haven't been able to find one/make one that matches it!

I would love to see a kicked up Cannoli recipe. They are my absolute favorite. I moved from Detroit,MI to west MI and no one makes them here. I've tried to make them but they just don't come out the same. Excited to see what you come up with.

I would be interested to see a kicked up trifle of some sort. Something really innovative and unique! Or, a rhubarb dish. I've never been a huge rhubarb fan, but I'd be willing to give it another try with a recipe you create!

I would love to have a great cookie that ships well overseas. I bake for the troops and am never sure if they keep well. I know it sounds weird, but I would love to have a go to recipe. Thanks for the giveaway!

OK, of course this is the wrong season for it, but I'm always looking for new Thanksgiving desserts that are NOT pumpkin pie. I like pumpkin in muffins, breads, cheesecake, ice cream, etc., just not pie. I know, go figure. So what new way can you come up with to showcase pumpkin in a grand dessert that's NOT in a pie? ;)

wowsa! so i'm not on facebook... but i just posted about your sweet potato cheddar cookies (loved), so maybe that'll count ;)

girl, you always kick it up a notch, that's why i love everything you make! what about stuff beyond the sweets, maybe something savory some of the time? in the mean time, i'll just take one of those cupcakes!

Everything on your blog sounds (and looks) fantastic! I wish I could try them all. Maybe you could do some sort of veggie quiche (spinach, asparagus, who knows..) I don't think I've seen that one on here. Thanks for the giveaway.. and for your killer blog!

I am going to many potlucks for children events and I am always looking for somthing a little different that takes it up a notch. Something that the parents will like and the adventures little eaters will like.

I get inspired to try doing things with the less common herbs and spices. Perhaps you could look into a savory dish using lovage, or something that would highlight the citrus tang of sorrel. If I win that fine gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma here's my address: vivian22@telus.net

Hmmm...not sure my last post registered after I did an edit. My comments again: (if it turns out a double post afterall, pls delete one...I wouldn't want to enter twice!) "I would like you to explore some of the lesser known herbs and spices. I have lovage and sorrel in my garden but haven't yet found any kind of recipes to use them in." Thanks, vivian22@telus.net

I love telling others about your blog. Especially that you love to mix peanut butter and chocolate - two of my favs.

I am currently living in Denmark and I have a very, very small kitchen. I only have two burners and a toaster oven for cooking. If you have any recipes for desserts that work well for toaster ovens, I am all ears.

I love telling others about your blog. Especially that you love to mix peanut butter and chocolate - two of my favs.

I am currently living in Denmark and I have a very, very small kitchen. I only have two burners and a toaster oven for cooking/baking. If you have any recipes for main dishes or desserts that work well for toaster ovens, I am all ears. Sort of like kickn' it up a knotch creatively. :)

Boy, that is a tough one-your posts have run the gamut and are drool worthy. Hmmm, something with rhubarb? My plants are abundant and I have two go-to recipes, but the guys at work love to try new things.....

Just found your blog and you've definitely made my short list! Here's an idea for something that needs kicking up...key lime pie. I've tried to make my recipe stand out and I just can't seem to master it. I bet you have a scathingly brilliant idea on just how to do it. And when you do, I'll be the first one to try!!

I am already a Facebook fan, so that is taken care of. As far as kicking it up...hmm, maybe something using rhubarb? This is the first year I get to harvest my plant, so I am gathering up interesting recipes. Thanks for a great giveaway!

I have a real sweet tooth and I'm always looking for recipes that aren't so full of fat and calories. But it cant skimp on taste. I made some lemon cream with tofu and it was forrible. But I have a recipe for chocolate silk pie that is made with tofu and I LOVE it!

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Unique eats, creative recipes, as simple as possible.What drives me to create? Seeing dishes in restaurants, meals created on TV, recipes in cookbooks/online, and I always think to myself why didn’t they add this or why did they leave out that? Love to question, love to research, and love to learn about combining different flavors and textures in recipes.Recipe creations please email: vanillasugarblog@aol.com